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Spiced Brinjal

Veg

Brinjal quarters simmered with onion, tomato, and whole warming spices into a fragrant masala.

Prep time
15 min
Cook time
25 min
Total time
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
CategoriesCurry

Ingredients

  • ½ Kilo Brinjal
  • 100 Grams Onion
  • 100 Grams Tomato
  • 1 Tablespoon Chilli powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Coriander powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • Cinnamon, fennel seeds
  • 1 each Teaspoon Cloves, bay leaf
  • 50 Grams Oil
  • as needed Salt

Instructions

  1. Cut the brinjal into quarters and place it in water. Finely chop the onion and tomato. Heat oil in a pan, temper with cinnamon, fennel seeds and cloves, then add the onion and sauté until golden. Add the tomato and stir. Add the brinjal and sauté for three minutes. Then pour in a quarter tumbler of hot water and let it cook. Once the water has reduced well, remove from heat.